Hotako runs a stationary store that she's inherited from her grandmother. Visitors request her services as a scribe, and she drafts letters using words and stationary that almost-magically solve the customers'problems. This is from a sub-genre of cozy Japanese novels where a business or similar instituion solves problems for patrons with intuition and know-how.
I dunno, it was okay. I mainly wanted to try this sub-genre to see what it was about. I could see occasionally being in the mood for something that was realy chewing gum for the eyes (or in this case, the ears, as I listed to the audiobook). But I get the impression that the readers of this type of novel really want predictability and I can't see myself going through a pile of books that are so similar. I recommend it if you want low-stakes, squeaky-clean relaxation. Or if you're into pens?
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